X08 ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION - Alfa - 156 - eLearn

The coolant consumption is high (it needs topping up frequently)

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Visually check for any leaks outside the engine which could have caused the high consumptionVisually check that the exhaust fumes are white and contain water	Continue to Step 1	Obvious leaks of coolant outside the engine	See table X10
		Continue to Step 1	There are no particular exhaust fumes	Locate any leaks See table X10
1	CYLINDER HEAD GASKET CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v	Check: that the cylinder head tightening is correct the gasket seal	Continue to Step 2	Cylinder head tightening not correct	Restore correct tightening
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v		Continue to Step 2	Gasket damaged	Replace the gasket Op. 1016C11
2.5 V6	Check: that the cylinder head tightening is correct the gasket seal	Continue to Step 2	Cylinder head tightening not correct	Restore correct tightening
2.5 V6		Continue to Step 2	Gasket damaged	Replace the gasket Op. 1016D11
2	CHECK CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'